Camp de Thiaroye
Synopsis
A Senegalese platoon of soldiers from the French Free Army return from combat and are temporarily held in a military encampment with barbed wire fences and guard towers in the desert. Among them are charismatic Sergeant Diatta, educated in Paris and has a French wife and child, and Pays, a soldier left in a state of shock who can only communicate in guttural screams and grunts.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Thierno Faty Sow, Ousmane Sembène
- Screenplay & Story
- Ousmane Sembène, Thierno Faty Sow
- Original Score
- Ismaël Lô
- Original Title
- Camp de Thiaroye
- Country of Origin
- Algeria, Senegal, Tunisia
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, French, German, Wolof
- Runtime
- 2h 34m
- Production Studios
- Films Kajoor, ENAPROC - Entreprise Nationale de Production Cinématographique, Filmi Domirev
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Thierno Faty Sow, Ousmane Sembène
Ousmane Sembène, Thierno Faty Sow
Ismaël Lô
Smaïl Lakhdar-Hamina
Kahéna Attia
Ouzid Dahmane, Mustafa Ben Jemja, Mamadou Mbengue
Department Leadership Roster
Ousmane Sembène
Screenplay
Thierno Faty Sow
Director
Ousmane Sembène
Director
Thierno Faty Sow
Screenplay
Ouzid Dahmane
Producer
Mustafa Ben Jemja
Producer
Smaïl Lakhdar-Hamina
Director of Photography
Mamadou Mbengue
Producer
Kahéna Attia
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Camp de Thiaroye
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Camp de Thiaroye about?
A Senegalese platoon of soldiers from the French Free Army return from combat and are temporarily held in a military encampment with barbed wire fences and guard towers in the desert. Among them are charismatic Sergeant Diatta, educated in Paris and has a French wife and child, and Pays, a soldier left in a state of shock who can only communicate in guttural screams and grunts.
Who directed Camp de Thiaroye?
Camp de Thiaroye was directed by Thierno Faty Sow, Ousmane Sembène.
Who stars in Camp de Thiaroye?
The principal cast of Camp de Thiaroye includes Sidiki Bakaba, Hamed Camara, Philippe Chamelat, Moussa Cissoko, Marthe Mercadier.
When was Camp de Thiaroye released and how long is it?
Camp de Thiaroye was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 2h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Camp de Thiaroye?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Camp de Thiaroye was composed by Ismaël Lô.